- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fredonia, NY
Wheelock Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Wheelock Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361152006697
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheelock Primary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Fredonia · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wheelock Primary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheelock Primary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fredonia, NY.
School address
District: Fredonia Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361152006697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Wheelock Primary School shrank from 166 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 361152006697 · Fredonia, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 8.1:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Fredonia High School (461 students)
Wheelock Primary School shrank from 166 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Wheelock Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fredonia High
Fredonia High School
461 students
- Fredonia Middl
Fredonia Middle School
453 students
- Fredonia Eleme
Fredonia Elementary School
432 students
- This school 138
Wheelock Primary School
138 students
What this shows Wheelock Primary School reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wheelock Primary School compares
Wheelock Primary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in New York - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
87.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
African American 2.9%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Wheelock Primary School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Fredonia Central School District reports $22,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wheelock Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredonia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fredonia Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fredonia Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wheelock Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~138 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wheelock Primary School
How many students attend Wheelock Primary School?
Wheelock Primary School has 138 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fredonia, NY. CCD year-over-year: 166 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheelock Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheelock Primary School is 8.1:1, which is 31% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wheelock Primary School?
28.9% of students at Wheelock Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheelock Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Wheelock Primary School is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Fredonia, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheelock Primary School?
Wheelock Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wheelock Primary School rank among public schools in Fredonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheelock Primary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fredonia, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fredonia Central School District?
Besides Wheelock Primary School, Fredonia Central School District also operates Fredonia High School (461 students), Fredonia Middle School (453 students), and Fredonia Elementary School (432 students). See the Fredonia Central School District district page for the complete list.